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Overview of Taunton

Taunton is a charming northeastern city with deep-rooted history. Nicknamed the “Christmas City” for the annual Christmas display on Taunton Green, residents are proud of their accomplishments and distinctions of the community. Located just 40 miles south of Boston and a short distance from Cape Cod, Taunton is perfectly situated near the best attractions New England has to offer. With less than 56,000 residents, Taunton maintains a family-friendly environment that fosters creativity and business success. Look for Taunton apartments for rent, and see why the area is considered one of the top emerging metropolitan cities in the United States.

Living in Taunton, MA

A group of English immigrants who left Dorchester seeking land and religious freedom founded Taunton in 1639. At the confluence of three good rivers with clean land and arable soil, the town was named after Taunton, Somerset, England. By 1652, the smelting of bog iron became the area’s first major industry, taking advantage of the plentiful resources provided by local rivers and swamps. Among famous artifacts created here are the anchors for the U.S.S. Constitution and Monitor ships. The metalworking industry flourished through the 17th and 18th centuries and was later joined by shipbuilding as the major contributors to the local economy. Taunton was officially incorporated as a city in 1864.

For centuries, Taunton was the largest city in Massachusetts, originally encompassing almost twice the land area it has today. New immigrants were drawn to the success of the area, leading to a culturally diverse community with residents from Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Poland, France, Spain and Central American countries. Today, Taunton is still home to a diverse population that honors the city’s ethnic heritage. There are a number of historic attractions and an ideal mix of natural resources that make Taunton a great place to live.

Taunton Work and Study

Taunton is home to a campus in the Bristol Community College network. BCC is open to all students who want to get a college education regardless of their current situation or previous educational experiences. The college also has a unique community education program, featuring classes for children. Kids College Saturday Lego Engineering Institute will teach children how to develop problem-solving skills, offer a venue for creative expression, encourage self reliance and self confidence, and foster an understanding of how things work. Bristol Community College joins a number of other colleges in southeastern Massachusetts that offer students a well-rounded education.

For those seeking work, Taunton has a very diverse economy with many small and large local businesses. The city’s industrial parks are home to many companies in the semiconductor, silicon, electronics manufacturing and other industries. The top employers in town are the Morton Hospital and Medical Center Taunton Civil Services, Boston Apparel Group, General Dynamics C4 Systems and the Taunton State Hospital, each providing jobs for at least 500 local individuals. Princess House, a company that provides life-enhancing opportunities through home-based business plans, is also headquartered here and employs more than 200 people. More than 50 percent of Taunton residents work in management, sales and office occupations, and an additional 19 percent work in the production, transportation and material moving sectors. For workers all across the professional spectrum, apartments in Taunton are sure to please.

Rentals in Taunton, MA and Cost of Living

With all of the acclaimed aspects of the New England lifestyle, Taunton residents pay very reasonable rent prices. United States Census Bureau statistics show that a normal apartment here costs $836 a month, which is $175 less than the Massachusetts state average. Despite the low rent prices, everyday living expenses in Taunton are very costly. The city received a cost of living index of 131.7, which is significantly higher than the United States average of 100.

Taunton Attractions and Special Events

Taunton is home to an annual Summer Festival featuring eight weeks of events at Hopewell Park. Most of the programming is aimed at local children ages 5-12, who can sign up weekly for events like Pirate Adventures, a Fenway Park Tour Mystic Aquarium and more. For more family fun, the Taunton River Festival is a community celebration with live entertainment, educational exhibits, children’s activities, food, games and crafts. As the signature event of the Neighborhood Corporation, the Taunton River Festival takes over the Weir Riverfront Park and East Water Street with its various vendors, businesses and non-profit organizations that participate in the festivities. Taunton also features an annual Day of Portugal festival, which is a week-long celebration of Portuguese tradition and the community’s presence in the United States.

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